French furniture
can be simple or ornate.
French furniture is known for its understated elegance. From Parisian chic to Provencal charm, there are many facets to traditional French style. Blending together the simple with ornate pieces is signature French style. Does this Spark an idea?
Living Room
Armchairs have exposed wood and upholstered seats, backs and arms. Wood is either carved simply or ornately. A couch or settee has wooden legs and sometimes a curved back. Upholstery is done in rich fabrics like velvets and brocades.
Bedroom
Beds can be wrought iron, black or painted, or made of wood. Side tables with curved legs can be used as a nightstand. Sleigh beds are popular in Parisian apartments. Dressers can vary from simple straight lines to curved and highly detailed pieces accented with gold.
Kitchen
In Provence, kitchen tables and chairs are simple, made of painted or unfinished wood with straight legs. Chairs with straw seats are traditional. For a small kitchen, a bistro table is a good choice. Modern ones are made of wrought iron but some 19th century French bistro tables were made of wood with wooden folding chairs.
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